E-Bikes Save European Bike Shops, But What's the Point?

NYT: The United States has yet to significantly embrace e-bikes, and in New York State, they are still regulated like motorcycles, presenting challenges to mass adoption.

With the market evolving quickly, a plethora of manufacturers — companies as varied as Europe’s Accell Group, Chinese exporters and even auto giants — are competing. Daimler’s Smart brand is offering zero percent financing on its $3,000 e-bike in Britain, while BMW introduced its own e-bike for about $3,600 this year.

The higher profit margins have saved many a bike shop in recent years. A typical e-bike sells for about $2,700 in Europe, retailers said.

paulflexes saidThe point is that sometimes you want to pedal for fitness, fun, etc.; and sometimes you want to get to your destination without profuse sweating. Why not have a bike that allows for both?

Exactly. if you're wearing your business attire to work you don't want to arrive all sweaty. Makes perfect sense.